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Re: Lymph Nodes & Endometriosis (Second Post...Please Help)

From: SusieQ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 12:28:57 -0500 (CDT)

I also have endo, and the recurrent lymph node swelling with pain. My endocrinologist suggested that it is my immune system responding to the constant inflammation and pain of the endometriosis. Your body is trying to fight off this invader. *Some* research indicates a close relation between endometriosis and cancer - which might explain the immune system response. The lymph nodes usually go away after a few weeks, but I have had some stay swollen up to 2 months. Moist heat packs and ibuprofin help me with the pain, maybe you could give that a try. Hope this is helpful.

luck, SusieQ

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>At Mon, 21 Jul 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>For several years, the skin behind my underarm has been extremely
>>sensitive, to the point where if I get bumped there, or get a massage, I
>>nearly scream in agony. I've noticed lately that it's getting
>>worse...I'm becoming much more sensitive. I also have sensitivity
>>(although not as bad) in the lymph nodes on the right side of my groin.
>>Is this something I should be very concerned about? I was diagnosed with
>>severe endometriosis in March 2001, and I've had two laparoscopies since
>>that time. Could I have endo in my Lymphatic System? I hope someone can
>>help.
>



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